Paihia Information

New Zealand Paihia Information - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Paihia Information including General, i-SITE/Visitor Information Centre and Library, you will find it here on AA Travel.

If you’re visiting Paihia, your first stop should be the information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information that you need to get the most out of your trip. i-SITES are New Zealand’s official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information centres in most towns and even in small settlements. The friendly staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.

Paihia: Known as the Jewel of the Bay of Islands, Paihia was the site of New Zealand's first church, made of reeds. Its stone replacement, the Church of St Paul, is still used for worship. A ferry links Paihia with Russell, and Waitangi is just a 25-minute walk. Leisure activities both in the town and its surrounds are diving, water skiing, fishing, sky diving, golf and cruising.